The 2010 Toyota Tacoma Truck near Illinois could be an excellent choice for those that may be looking for a terrific used mid-size pickup truck. The Tacoma is a truck with many different trim styles and chances are good that you could find one that suits your needs.
For some, a full sized pickup is simply too much truck. For most, the mid-size category serves the need for everything from helping a friend move to collecting stuff from garage sales. The 2010 Toyota Tacoma can perform these duties and offer a comfortable ride at the same time.
Because of its solid construction, Toyota’s Tacoma is an excellent choice for reliability, quality design, and a wide variety of extras to choose from. Tacoma makes it easy to build a truck that brings satisfaction to most any truck owner.
The Tacoma is offered in 7 trim levels. From the Base to the top-runner V6, you are offered the choice for a single bench work truck to the crème-de-le-crème V6 offering more passenger room, even more comfort and more engine power. The 2010 Toyota Tacoma lower end trims come with 159 horsepower and 180 pound per foot torque produced by its 2.7 liter 4 cylinder engines.
If it is more power you want, consider the top of the line V6 which boasts 236 horsepower and 266 pound per foot torque which can propel you from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds. When it comes to a pickup, you can count on this one for some quick acceleration.
Overall, the top selling points for this used Toyota truck are its wide array of body styles and trim levels, its nice balance of power and fuel efficiency, good off-road ability, and the truck’s handsome interior. Check out a new or used Toyota Tacoma at Ackerman Toyota in St. Louis.
2012 Toyota Tacoma Review
Although trucks in the compact pickup class are far from luxury vehicles, the reviewers are happy that the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is “at least well-made and its features are easy to use. While the Ram Dakota and the Ford Ranger have been discontinued for 2012, the Tacoma gets a moderate refresh, with new looks and more high-tech features, like Toyota’s Entune voice-command infotainment system.”
The X Runner trim equipped with the off road package, was found to be the sportiest compact pickup truck by reviewers “It’s fairly capable when taken off-road, and its on-road handling isn’t bad either. But reviewers dislike the brakes, which feel soft and mushy, and they universally pan the tiny jump seats in the back of the Access Cab.”
The Tacoma comes in 4 different trim levels including the; Regular Cab, Double Cab, and the X Runner trim level. The Tacoma received significant updates including a redesigned grill, this year the Tacoma received some significant updates including a redesigned grill, new interior controls, and updated dashboard design. The Double Cab V6 includes Toyota’s Entune system, an infotainment system similar to the Ford SYNC.
“Like a dodo that rules at calculus, the Tacoma is among the best of a nearly extinct species: the mid-size pickup.” — Car and Driver
“Tacoma continues to lead the class in refinement, and is more than competitive in performance, accommodations, utility, and off-road prowess. The X-Runner handles like a sports car while sacrificing little utility. Overall, these are excellent compact trucks and Best Buy picks.” — Consumer Guide
“With the Ford Ranger no longer offered, the Tacoma’s biggest competitor has been removed from the race, leaving a lot of room for potential new customers. Those who do migrate toward the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup will find a robust near-mid-size pickup truck with a wide range of trims, engines, cabin configurations and packages.” — Kelley Blue Book
“The … Toyota Tacoma is a top choice in the midsize pickup segment thanks to its highly capable nature and wide array of configurations.” — Edmunds